Coventry City head to second from bottom of the league Bradford City tonight looking to inflict more misery on the West Yorkshire club.

The Bantams are in the middle of a dreadful run of form, having managed just one win in the division in the last ten games.

If new boss David Hopkin is looking for crumbs of comfort, however, he should look no further than the history books where he will see that the Sky Blues have a dreadful record at Valley Parade, having won just once in their 15 visits.

But Mark Robins ’s men travel in confident mood after stringing three league wins together for the first time in almost three years.

Here, Simon Parker of the Telegraph and Argus gives the lowdown on a Bradford side seemingly in turmoil.

What are the expectations for Bradford City this season, both from the fans and the club?

“Originally there was hope of finishing top 10 and maybe pushing for the play-offs,” he says.

“Now it’s just about staying in the division.”

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The Bantams finished 11th last season. What has gone wrong this term?

“There was a huge turnover of players in the summer, plus the shock appointment of under-18s coach Michael Collins in charge.

“It looked a very disjointed plan, players have not done themselves justice and the squad has also been hit hard with injuries.”

It failed to work out for Michael Collins during his brief spell in charge of the Bantams

How has David Hopkin done since he’s come in and are there signs of a recovery?

“Judging him on his record would suggest Hopkin has made no difference at all.

“But he has brought a bit more structure and organisation to the team.

“They look a lot fitter than before but confidence remains low until results improve.”

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Losing five of their first seven home games is an incredible stat to an outsider, considering the intimidating atmosphere that has traditionally welcomed visiting teams at Valley Parade. Has that atmosphere changed?

“The home record was poor last season as well – the malaise set in from the turn of the year.

“City fans do get behind their team but only one Saturday home win in 2018 says it all.”

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Jordy Hiwula in his Bradford City days, pictured here against George Thomas at the Ricoh

“He made a useful contribution that season which saw City get to Wembley.

“Tireless worker, often effective coming off the bench.”

Give us a song - what’s the Bradford fans’ current favourite song or chant?

“We want Edin out” is sadly the loudest chant currently as the guns are turned on chairman Edin Rahic.

“‘Midland Road, take me home’ if the good times return.”

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